Do you love mega resorts with countless amenities and activities? El Conquistador Resort in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, could just be the ticket. This sprawling 500-acre beach resort features a private island, water park, kids’ club, spa, and much more. Also, you don’t need a passport!
El Conquistador Resort
Please note that El Conquistador is not an all-inclusive resort. Guests pay more for meals and many activities, including admission to the Kids’ Club and Coqui Water Park.
The Con is located in Fajardo, about 50 minutes’ drive from San Juan Airport. From the resort, it is a 39-minute drive to El Yunque Rainforest and a 75-minute drive to Old San Juan.
Coqui Water Park
The 2.4 acre water park has a wonderful seaside location and many water attractions and splash zones for all ages. Highlights include the 60-foot Torre de Yocahu Tower with three high-speed waterslides, including the El Gigante Dormido slide with its 40-foot drop.
8,500-square-foot main pool and a luxurious 9,000-square-foot infinity pool. There are plenty of slides for young and old, a lazy river, slides and splash zones for the little ones.
A massive 2,5000 square foot terrace is perfect for sunbathing or having a poolside meal.
Please note that admission to the Coqui Water Park is not free for guests. Admission is around $ 20 for adults and $ 15 for children ages 3-12.
Additional features of El Conquistador and Coqui water park
El Conquistador and Coqui Water Park offer a host of great amenities and activities. Here is a list of the best features:
- The Camp Coqui kids’ club is available for a fee, for half-day and full-day sessions;
- The daily schedule of family activities includes events such as “Family Olympics” and 9-hole golf tournaments for parents / children;
- Families seeking luxury can stay at Las Casitas Village in secluded villas with up to three bedrooms, stocked kitchens, and 24-hour butler service;
- Palomino Island, a 100-acre private island that offers a beach, court and board games, diving and fishing excursions, horseback riding, windsurfing and much more;
- First golf course;
- 26,000-square-foot Waldorf Astoria Spa;
- Casino;
- Private marina;
Note that the property is huge, so expect a lot of walking. This is not an all-inclusive resort. Pool noodles, balls, towels, etc. they are free. Some guests comment on the high prices for meals and bottled water in the rooms (some guests with rental cars prefer to do their own provisioning). The complex is located at a distance from a city with restaurants, shops, etc. US visitors do not need passports to visit Puerto Rico. See visitor comments on TripAdvisor.
This short profile is intended to introduce this resort to family vacationers. Edited by Suzanne Rowan Kelleher.
